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Written question asked by Lord Rana (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Thursday, 11 May 2006.


Science: Research

Question
What plans they have to increase spending on scientific research to ensure that the United Kingdom does not fall behind international competitors.
Answer

Future government spend on science, beyond 2007–08, will be determined by the forthcoming settlement in the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review. The Government launched their 10-year Science and Innovation Investment Framework in 2004, outlining a long-term vision for science and innovation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5616; 681 c155-6WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Finance Research Science
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk